Thank you so much for the kind words! It's great to see something in writing like this, because it sort of seems like I've blacked out for most of the past 5 years 😂 -Mike
As a professional bike mechanic too my favorite tools are my knipex, same tool as alex and my knipex wire cutters for housing and cables, my wera Allen keys (I love them so so much, never stripped a bolt, can grab stripped bolts, and even though I have the little ones they have so much grip I can apply more force with them than with the regular Allen’s we have, can praise these enough I use them everyday and I love it), and finally I my knife! Just a good ol knife is useful for all kinds of stuff. Jealous of that dyno.
Mike is the reason I subscribed. He looks great with his hair short. Alex’s fav tools are same as mine. I have a set of those wrenches and freaking love them. I have a mini I keep in my waist pack for every ride.
It's cool seeing the work area and meeting the mechanics. I just recently got a custom wheelset from you guys so now I can imagine where they were assembled.
Thanks for snaggin' your wheels from us! I'm not only grateful for you as a customer, but I'm super grateful we have someone like Russ who is just INSANELY talented at building stellar wheels. -Mike
Well let me tell ya. First, I entered my 30's and my eyes stopped working so I had to get glasses. Second, I was using 3 cups of shampoo to wash that mop of mine for far too long and decided the long hair ran it's course, haha. Third, I learned the definition of "corporate synergy" and also sold one-third of my soul to Jeff Bezos. Ok, well, that last part was a joke but really I just got glasses and cut my hair and now I suddenly look very different 😂😂😂 -Mike
The bike stand! It’s my most valuable tool in maintaining my bikes. Without it, My bikes would be upside down in floor. Oh how far I’ve come in 12 years 🤘🏼
They are def seating more beads than I, but I can't go without the Cush Core tire lever. It pays for itself compared to destroying the cheap ones over and over and the grip is perfect. My wife likes the handle!
I'm still here and I'll still be in videos! I just have more boring business ownership tasks these days that I've been prioritizing, but luckily we've got Tor to create more content in between the videos I'm able to create. -Mike
I used to agree, I was always a moto guy and felt sketchy on mountain bikes, especially jumping. Now that I have my technique down, which is way different than dirt bikes, I feel just as comfortable.
*_What is YOUR favorite tool? The classic hammer? Or perhaps that rounded-off 5mm allen key you can't seem to remember to replace?_*
My 4, 5, 6mm Y wrench by Park Tool.
So impressive what Mike has built. From wrenching in his van, to his first space and now this. Congrats brother!
Thank you so much for the kind words! It's great to see something in writing like this, because it sort of seems like I've blacked out for most of the past 5 years 😂
-Mike
The knipex pliers have a 10:1 leverage ratio btw.
As a professional bike mechanic too my favorite tools are my knipex, same tool as alex and my knipex wire cutters for housing and cables, my wera Allen keys (I love them so so much, never stripped a bolt, can grab stripped bolts, and even though I have the little ones they have so much grip I can apply more force with them than with the regular Allen’s we have, can praise these enough I use them everyday and I love it), and finally I my knife! Just a good ol knife is useful for all kinds of stuff. Jealous of that dyno.
Mike is the reason I subscribed. He looks great with his hair short. Alex’s fav tools are same as mine. I have a set of those wrenches and freaking love them. I have a mini I keep in my waist pack for every ride.
I recently have fallen in love with Wera tools, especially the toque wrenches
It's cool seeing the work area and meeting the mechanics. I just recently got a custom wheelset from you guys so now I can imagine where they were assembled.
Thanks for snaggin' your wheels from us! I'm not only grateful for you as a customer, but I'm super grateful we have someone like Russ who is just INSANELY talented at building stellar wheels.
-Mike
@@TheLostCo They're awesome! I foresee ordering another set in the eventual future. BTW kudos to Adam for helping me through the process too.
Boss Man Mike looks so different. He looks very corporate now. What happened?
Well let me tell ya. First, I entered my 30's and my eyes stopped working so I had to get glasses. Second, I was using 3 cups of shampoo to wash that mop of mine for far too long and decided the long hair ran it's course, haha.
Third, I learned the definition of "corporate synergy" and also sold one-third of my soul to Jeff Bezos. Ok, well, that last part was a joke but really I just got glasses and cut my hair and now I suddenly look very different 😂😂😂
-Mike
@@TheLostCo Thanks for explaining. The new look suits the Boss Man title. Looks great!
TOR!
The bike stand! It’s my most valuable tool in maintaining my bikes. Without it, My bikes would be upside down in floor. Oh how far I’ve come in 12 years 🤘🏼
Torque wrench
They are def seating more beads than I, but I can't go without the Cush Core tire lever. It pays for itself compared to destroying the cheap ones over and over and the grip is perfect. My wife likes the handle!
Mikee when will you came back as a video presenter
I'm still here and I'll still be in videos! I just have more boring business ownership tasks these days that I've been prioritizing, but luckily we've got Tor to create more content in between the videos I'm able to create.
-Mike
OMG BOSSMAN WHERES YOUR HAIRS!!!!
After about 5 years of the long locks I just had to go back to short hair life, haha. Tell you h-what I be savin' a lotta shampoo now 👱
-Mike
@@TheLostCo lmao
Who agrees with this statement? Mountain bikes are way more dangerous than dirt bikes.
I used to agree, I was always a moto guy and felt sketchy on mountain bikes, especially jumping.
Now that I have my technique down, which is way different than dirt bikes, I feel just as comfortable.
No